Compliance Investigator 3_Savannah - Enforcement Division - PSP082

Location: 35 Barnard Street, Suite 301, Savannah GA, 31404.  This position may be eligible for hybrid work, as applicable, and may be adjusted in accordance with business requirements

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Conducts compliance inspections of businesses to verify/enforce workers’ compensation insurance coverage if required by statute.

A. Independently plans and conducts compliance inspections in assigned geographical  areas.

B. Must be able to travel the entire workday visiting businesses in assigned geographical area, with the exception of one office day per week.

C. Must be able to stay overnight in assigned geographical areas furthest from office a minimum of one night a month.

D. Conducts and documents random or complaint based, non-announced, face-to-face interviews with business owners and employees to determine number of employees employed by the business and compliance with the Workers’ Compensation laws.

E. Issues citations for failure to have workers’ compensation insurance coverage.

F. Prepares detailed investigative reports on businesses who fail to have required workers’ compensation insurance coverage.

G. The compliance investigator will communicate with the complainant to advise of the status of investigation if complainant is available.

2. Presents detailed courtroom testimony when required in related compliance cases.

A. When required to do so the compliance investigator will appear and testify in workers’          compensation administrative court to his/her findings regarding businesses who fail to have workers’ compensation insurance.

B. Maintains a professional appearance and utilizes proper courtroom demeanor while presenting testimony.

State Minimum Qualifications:

·         Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of directly related experience, which include two (2) years in a supervisory role;

·         or five (5) years of directly related experience in the area of assignment, which include two (2) years in a supervisory role;

·         or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Compliance Investigator 2 (PSP081) or position equivalent.

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver’s license

Note: Some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification or eligibility

SBWC Specific Qualifications and Competencies

·         Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, and two (2) years of related experience

·         Candidate must undergo a complete background investigation, including criminal and driving history inquiry and fingerprints; AND

·         Must have proficient computer skills to include a working knowledge of Windows 11 and internet searches;

·         Possess excellent communications skills, both written and oral;

·         Must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

·         Possess a reliable vehicle.  Use of personal vehicle is required as well as statewide travel and some overnight stays;

·         Must have available a home office that provides internet service;

·         Required to work from Savannah office in assigned territory; And

·         Must live in a centrally located city in Southeast Georgia.

·         Prior employment in the field of workers’ compensation insurance.

·         Prior employment in the field of insurance fraud.

Specific Application Instructions:

• Submit your application via Team Georgia Careers

• Attach the following documents:

o    Updated resume

o    Cover letter addressed to ["Tammy Marshall, Enforcement Division Director"]

o    Copies of relevant certifications or licenses

• Incomplete applications or those missing required documentation may not be considered

• No applications will be accepted via fax or regular mail

• Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email

• All qualified applicants will be considered, but not all will necessarily receive an interview

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL SBWC JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection.  In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), criminal background check and employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.  

Internal Applicants:

In accordance with Internal policy an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing.  Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall e-Performance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation.  Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors.  Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete. 

This is an internal and external job announcement. This is an unclassified position.

Please include all relevant job information on the application for consideration.  All applications will be prescreened.

STATE BOARD OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.